Senior Estimator

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions • Dallas, TX

3d • $125,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides construction, program management, real estate & site development, and architecture & engineering services for restaurant, grocery, fuel and convenience store, retail, and government sectors nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonalds, Starbucks, Sprouts, and BP, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction. Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company Great Places to Work 2024 2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award - Best Places to work in Chicago 20, 21, 22, 23, Best Places to Work in Construction 2023 The Role At Sevan, our Senior Estimators are trusted partners with our operations teams and external subcontractors from conceptual pricing through bid day. Youll play a central role in delivering accurate, scalable estimates for high-volume, multi-site commercial projects across the countryincluding chain restaurants, grocery stores, and retail rollouts. This role is ideal for an estimator who thrives in a fast-paced, repeatable project environment, understands national rollouts, and enjoys collaborating closely with clients, trade partners, and internal teams.

Requirements

• 810+ years of commercial construction estimating experience, with a strong emphasis on:
• Chain restaurants (QSR or casual dining)
• Grocery stores
• Retail or other multi-site / programmatic construction
• Proven experience managing multiple estimates simultaneously in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, and trade partner scopes.
• Proficiency with on-screen takeoff (OST), Builder Trend, and estimating software; Excel fluency required.
• Experience collaborating with operations teams to align estimates with execution.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable making informed decisions under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete, accurate, and scalable cost estimates from conceptual through GMP and hard bid.
• Lead estimating efforts for multi-site commercial projects, including rollouts, refreshes, and repeat-build programs.
• Prepare and issue subcontractor bid packages; manage subcontractor outreach and follow-up.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and critically review trade partner pricing for scope gaps, exclusions, and alignment.
• Evaluate project risks, site conditions, and market factors; contribute to risk registers and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and internal operations teams throughout preconstruction.
• Participate in bid strategies, pre-bid meetings, leveling sessions, and client presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national and regional trade partners.
• Utilize on-screen takeoff and estimating software, applying CSI MasterFormat and standardized scopes.
• Develop conceptual pricing assumptions and identify cost trends, efficiencies, and process improvements.
• Ensure all estimates align with Sevans contractual requirements, standards, and rollout expectations.
• Mentor and support junior estimators, promoting consistency and best practices across the team.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and a matching 401K plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees